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Before & After Gallery - BELKYRA / KYBELLA

Just like skin, results may vary. These pictures (of our awesome, real-life clients!) help you see what is possible and set a realistic expectation.

We’d love to get to know you, learn more about your goals, and see what treatment options would suit you best.

With DermaPeel You Can

REDISCOVER YOUR TRUE LOOK AT DERMMEDICA

A Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser is similar to an Erbium Laser in that they both vaporize water to remove layers of problem skin and stimulate collagen growth. A fractional CO2 laser, however, is a much better skin tightening laser and therefore is used for the treatment of deeper skin problems.

WHAT IS BELKYRA?

This type of medication has been around for many years and Dr. Crippen has been using it for almost a decade to reduce pockets of fat on areas of the body. It is composed of Deoxycholic Acid, a synthetic non-animal chemical that can disrupt the cell membrane of cells so that they die and are then naturally eliminated by the body. Deoxycholate is found naturally in our own bodies to break down the foods we eat. The product we inject is indistinguishable from what is found circulating in our own bodies.

EXPECTED BELKYRA RECOVERY

Most patients will experience some swelling in the next few days, which varies in amount from person to person. Also, small areas of bruising can be common due to the injection process. You can return to normal activities immediately after the procedure.

Generally, we see results within a few weeks for some patients and longer than a month for others. Again, results vary between patients and cannot be anticipated beforehand, but we have a great deal of experience, and it has been universally effective for treating a fatty double chin.

THE BELKYRA / KYBELLA PROCEDURE

Allergan’s Belkyra® procedure is very simple and efficient. We assess and identify the area to be specifically targeted, then a thin sheet with coloured dots are placed on the skin. The sheet is then moistened with water and these small dots are transferred to the skin temporarily. (They are wiped away immediately afterwards). We then inject Belkyra in a very systematic and precise fashion into the fat pocket. The sculpting is then complete and you can go back to your normal activities immediately. Dr. Crippen has been doing this procedure for many years now so adding the template to the skin is not necessary, but younger or more inexperienced injectors may still perform the Belkyra treatment this way.

The injections work by dissolving the protein membranes around fat cells, allowing them to collapse and be disposed of naturally by the body. All you’ll feel is the injections themselves, which are applied with a very small needle to the area. Overall, it takes only a few minutes, and your appointment will likely fall well under an hour. Follow-up treatments are booked right away so we can monitor progress and assess the need for another session. Usually 2 to 4 sessions are required depending on the amount of fat to be removed.

There are usually no side effects to the correction of chin fat beyond bruising and swelling that will require any recovery time. You’ll be able to walk out immediately after it’s over. You should expect minor soreness in the injection spots, some bruising and swelling, but usually not enough that you’ll have difficulty moving your neck or head. Everyone responds in a unique way, so it’s always best to talk to a qualified and well-trained physician like Dr. Crippen about your options..

BELKYRA™ TREATMENTS IN KELOWNA, BC

As of Feb 1, 2016, Belkyra (also known as Kybella injectable and Deoxycholic Acid in the US), has just recently joined the list of options available in Canada. It’s a non-invasive alternative to liposuction that specifically targets the stubborn areas (called submental fat) that rests on the underside of the chin.

This quick, non-invasive procedure restores a younger look to your face and is effective at targeting areas that even diet and exercise cannot eliminate. Dr. Crippen was among the first Canadian physicians to be trained to offer it at the product launch on January 30, 2016 in Toronto.

Treatment Spotlight:

DOUBLE CHIN REDUCTION WITH BELKYRA

Helping men and women achieve the skin they’ve always wanted has always been our goal, so we are very excited that we can bring this new option to our clients.

Double chins are a very common problem, and one that our clients claim affects their personal and professional relationships. Many people erroneously believe that double chins can only be the result of lifestyle choices. The truth is that this condition does not necessarily have anything to do with body weight. It can happen because of genetics, age and other factors beyond our control.

For whatever reason this problem develops, correction is nearly impossible without professional assistance. Even falling below an ideal body weight may not alter the size or location of second chins. Fortunately, our new sculpting treatment doesn’t even require surgery.

Services & Treatments Offered

RELATED TREATMENTS

Our laser hair removal treatments work much differently than traditional hair removal practices such as shaving and waxing. Laser hair removal targets the hair follicles on a specific area of the body and the procedure damages these follicles. Over a number of treatments, the root will become permanently damaged and will prevent the hair from growing back.

Belkyra is a naturally occurring chemical (deoxycholate) that can help shrink fat deposits by permanently eliminating fat cells. Any patient with troublesome fat deposits, particularly under the chin, back of the shoulder, front of the shoulder and other areas where fat accumulates more than desired.

Botox is for anyone who wants to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on their face. It relaxes muscle movement to smoothen the skin over time. Dr. Crippen has over a decade of experience injecting Botox for thousands of his patients. You will be in very experienced hands.

Some of us lose volume more quickly, while others hold onto it quite well into our middle age, but all of us lose volume as we age. Adding a little volume here and there with precise injections can reshape our face back to where we need it to be. The beauty of injectable treatments is there is no surgery and no downtime required, but results that normally last years.

CoolSculpting® is a procedure with no downtime that permanently zaps fat without any fuss or muss on your tummy, love handles, flanks, back, thighs, arms and more. As the first Kelowna CoolSculpting provider in 2011, we are uniquely qualified to perform treatments while you sit back, relax and wait for your fat to disappear for good.

A DermaSilk Microdermabrasion treatment is a pleasant, relaxing, non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that uses a mechanical method of gently exfoliating the superficial layer of the skin. The top layer of dead skin cells are gently removed to leave the skin feeling smoother and more refreshed instantly.

The DermaGlow procedure uses an Erbium laser to gently remove a very superficial amount of skin, leaving you with smoother, fresher skin and minimal downtime. This treatment is not meant to reduce lines, wrinkles and scars, a DermaPeel treatment is required for that amount of skin smoothing.

Peeling is usually a bad side-effect from too much sun exposure, but a chemical peel is a great way to remove sun damaged skin to reveal brand new soft skin underneath. Chemical peels are for any patient who wants to even pigmentation, soften and smoothen their skin.

We may be able to help you completely recover from skin damage that has become permanent scarring. Using lasers and/or dermal fillers, we can target scars by diminishing their colour and/or encouraging the development of new smoother skin.

A Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser is similar to an Erbium Laser in that they both vaporize water to remove layers of problem skin and stimulate collagen growth. A Fractional CO2 laser, however, is a much better skin tightening laser and therefore is used for the treatment of deeper skin problems.